sch.2-secRainwater tanks (above ground)

sch.2-sec Rainwater tanks (above ground)

Rainwater tanks (above ground)

(1) Must be on land zoned RU5.

(2) Must be located at least 1m from each lot boundary, if the tank has a height of more than 1.8m above ground level (existing).

(3) Must result in the total land surface covered by rainwater tanks being more than whichever is the lesser of—

(a) 20% of the lot size, or

(b) 200 square metres.

(4) Must be located behind the building line of any road frontage.

(5) Must not rest on the footings of an existing building for support.

(6) Must not require cut and fill of more than 1m below or above ground level (existing).

(7) Must be fitted with a screened rain head designed to ensure self-cleaning and prevent leaf litter entering into the water tank.

(8) Must be fitted with a first-flush device incorporating an automatic resetting valve that causes initial run-off rainwater to bypass the tank.

(9) Must be installed with inlets and outlets designed to prevent mosquitoes breeding in it.

(10) Must have its overflow connected to an existing stormwater drainage system that does not discharge to an adjoining property, or cause a nuisance to adjoining owners.

(11) Must have a sign affixed to it with a statement to the effect that the water in the tank is rainwater.

(12) Must not detract, including by way of colour or location, from any heritage item on the property.